Reversion (2025 film)
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| Spanish | Reversión |
| Directed by | Jacob Santana |
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| Based on | Forgotten by Jang Hang-jun |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | David Azcano |
| Edited by | Iván de Paz |
| Music by | Víctor Reyes |
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| Distributed by | AF Pictures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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| Language | Spanish |
Reversion (Spanish: Reversión) is a 2025 psychological thriller film directed by Jacob Santana based on the South Korean film Forgotten. Co-produced by companies from Spain and the Dominican Republic, it stars Jaime Lorente alongside Manu Vega, Belén Rueda, and Fernando Cayo.
Plot
After moving to a new residence with his parents and his much admired older brother David, psychologically unstable Mario begins to harbour doubts about his own sanity and the world around him.[1][2]
Cast
- Jaime Lorente as Mario[3]
- Manu Vega as David[3]
- Belén Rueda[1]
- Fernando Cayo[1]
Production
The film is a Spanish-Dominican co-production by Forgotten 1 Entertainment and ARDE Producciones, with the involvement of AF films, Ebribari Audiovisual and E-Media Canary Project.[1] It was shot in Madrid, the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria), and the Dominican Republic.[4][5]
Release
Film Factory Entertainment acquired international distribution rights to the film ahead of the 2025 European Film Market in Berlin.[2] Distributed by AF Pictures, Reversion was released theatrically in Spain on 7 November 2025. Debuting in 169 screens, the film grossed €141,257 (21,000 admissions) in its opening weekend.[6]
Reception
Manuel J. Lombardo of Diario de Sevilla gave the film a 2-star rating, deeming the result to be a "B movie product" with certain vocation for export.[7]
Sergio F. Pinilla of Cinemanía rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, assessing that even if the plot tricks used by the film are not exactly novel, Reversion is "entertaining and even keeps you on the edge of your seat".[8]
Raquel Hernández Luján of HobbyConsolas gave the film 68 points, declaring that it "stimulates, entertains, and arouses the viewer's curiosity".[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Martín, Anna (5 November 2025). "Avance inédito de 'Reversión', el nuevo thriller psicológico de Jaime Lorente y Belén Rueda que llega a los cines este 7 de noviembre". Mundo Deportivo.
- ^ a b Hopewell, John (10 February 2025). "Mind-Boggling Thriller 'Reversion,' Starring 'Money Heist's' Jaime Lorente, Picked Up by Film Factory Before Berlin Market (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ a b Lobo, Carmen L. (7 November 2025). "Crítica de 'Reversión': ¿Quién soy? ¿Y vosotros? ★★★". La Razón.
- ^ Arjona, Ana (3 November 2025). "Belén Rueda: "No volvería a tener 20 años. Si ahora con 60 no sé quién soy, cómo iba a saberlo con esa edad. Aquella incertidumbre no la quiero ni regalada"". Vanity Fair.
- ^ "Gran Canaria acoge el rodaje de cinco producciones audiovisuales". La Gaceta de Gran Canaria. 23 January 2025.
- ^ "La taquilla del segundo fin de semana de noviembre se incrementó un siete por ciento, tras la Fiesta del Cine". Audiovisual451. 13 November 2025.
- ^ Lombardo, Manuel J. (7 November 2025). "Recuerdos prestados". Diario de Sevilla. Grupo Joly.
- ^ Pinilla, Sergio F. (4 November 2025). "Crítica de 'Reversión': Jaime Lorente mantiene en vilo con un thriller que desorienta al espectador". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Hernández Luján, Raquel (7 November 2025). "Crítica de Reversión, un thriller notable a dos velocidades". HobbyConsolas.